I bought a Simplicity Professional Grade 24" snow blower way back in August 1987. Back then it was called a 860, today it is called the P1524E basically the same machine, with a few nicer upgrades. Hand warmers, easier shoot controls, etc. I just want to say these snow blowers last forever, and ever. I am still using mine every winter in Pennsylvania at the base of the Pocono Mountains. Here we get a whole lot of Nor-Eastern's snow storms.

Twenty to thirty-six inches is considered a good amount, our last storm in Jan. 2016 was thirty-two inches. My machine blows right through it, in fourth gear! In all these years of owning this machine I have only changed the oil, both skid shoes, one shear pin, hit a rock at the end of my driveway, and one drive bolt, that I sheared off, because of my fault, trying to go through a four foot drift in fourth gear nonstop.

All easy bolt-on cheap repairs that I did myself. I abuse this machine because I want to buy a new one, P1524E, HOWEVER, this one will not die! And after setting all summer it starts on the second pull, with the original spark plug. WOW! I say Simplicity Professional Machines are the BEST out there. Buy one, you will not regret it! Thirty years old and this machine looks, and runs, like it will last another thirty.

I bought a Simplicity Professional Grade 24" snow blower way back in August 1987. Back then it was called a 860, today it is called the P1524E basically the same machine, with a few nicer upgrades. Hand warmers, easier shoot controls, etc. I just want to say these snow blowers last forever, and ever. I am still using mine every winter in Pennsylvania at the base of the Pocono Mountains. Here we get a whole lot of Nor-Eastern's snow storms.

Pros:Exceeded Expectations, Reliable, High Quality, Outstanding Quality Lasts Forever Reliable Year To Year

Cons:No Cons After 30 Years Of Ownership

Gary Recommends This Simplicity Product

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G. P.Rockaway, NJ

REVIEWED

NOV.

24

2016

Rugged And Fast Operation!

I have had this machine for 5 winters and past winter's 30 inches was a breeze.!

The chute rotation motor failed after four years due to the road salts causing corrosion.

I changed the motor in 10 minutes. Starts in 2 seconds whether the electric or a firm recoil rope starter is used.

I rarely rave about consumer goods but the solid steel frame with NEVER bend or distort.

Pros:Durable, Fast, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Heavy

G. Recommends This Simplicity Product

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Jerome M.Coldwater, OH

4 Reviews

REVIEWED

SEP.

12

2016

24" Signature Pro Snowblower

I bought the Simplicity P1524E (24") 306cc Signature Pro Series Two-Stage Snow Blower in 2014 and have two season's of use. In mid-Ohio the winters can be mild to severe, and in 2015 I had plenty of action with the blower. Thank you Simplicity for the excellent hand warmers.

I find the machine to be everything the dealer promised, and the unit is accessory rich with standard features. I have concrete drive and sidewalks, so I find that the standard cleated wheels provide adequate traction for deep snow. Engaging the drive wheels is easy, and manually shifting the gear lever is effortless. Engaging the blower drive system is simple and logical, and separate from engaging the drive wheels. The motors on the snow exit chute are positioned beside the other hand controls, and provide rotation from left to right, plus a spout flap adjustment motor to control the discharge distance. When needing to change directions, the left drive wheel can be manually disengaged on the go with a simple lever action.

We also have adjustable skid rails to control the gap between the lower scraper blade and the concrete. The spotlight is nice, but I have never blown snow in the dark. I have never needed to used the breaker bar to unclog the auger or blower cage.

The only negative is that the cleated auger will push a little snow outside the end cap when that side does not have a wall of snow to contain the overspray. This issue is common on every brand I have used and is minor.

I bought the Simplicity P1524E (24") 306cc Signature Pro Series Two-Stage Snow Blower in 2014 and have two season's of use. In mid-Ohio the winters can be mild to severe, and in 2015 I had plenty of action with the blower. Thank you Simplicity for the excellent hand warmers.

I find the machine to be everything the dealer promised, and the unit is accessory rich with standard features. I have concrete drive and sidewalks, so I find that the standard cleated wheels provide adequate... more

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Steve L.Shoreview, MN

REVIEWED

NOV.

12

2016

Awesome Power

This snow blower has great features and is extremely powerful. I have never had it clog and it cut full width in the deepest snow including what the plows pile up. Cuts through the icy stuff as well as the slushy stuff. Everything seems to be of high quality and durable.